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2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1700191509 MD
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Anesthesiology Physician in Big Rapids, Michigan.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 56,432 in Anesthesiology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
212
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Stephen Bhandarkar, MD filed 212 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Anesthesiology Physician in Big Rapids, Michigan.
- 212
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Stephen Bhandarkar, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
212 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Stephen Bhandarkar, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Stephen Bhandarkar, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Anesthesiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
212 75% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Michigan
How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Anesthesiology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Stephen Bhandarkar, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Anesthesiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 605 OAK ST, Big Rapids, MI, 49307, with a listed phone of (231) 796-8691. NPI 1700191509 was issued on 08/17/2010.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 212 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 151 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.2%.
Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,432 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1700191509 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Anesthesiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/17/2010 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Stephen Bhandarkar, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
According to CMS billing records, Stephen Bhandarkar, MD is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities.
Ecs Western Michigan PC
Grand Rapids, MI
Visionary Medical Services, PC
Grand Rapids, MI
Vituity - Michigan EM PC
Lansing, MI
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Stephen Bhandarkar, MD. To verify Stephen Bhandarkar, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases
MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
212
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
151
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 212
- Total Day Supply
- 1,542
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 45 (21.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 75
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.50
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 41, 65-74: 48, 75-84: 40, 85+: 22
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Stephen Bhandarkar, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
36 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
25 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
17 claims
- Ondansetron Odt 13
Ondansetron Odt
13 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 11
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 36 |
| Cephalexin | 25 |
| Prednisone | 17 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 13 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Anesthesiology Physician Overview
How Stephen Bhandarkar, MD fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.
56,432
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider
Stephen Bhandarkar, MD's 212 claims are below the specialty average of 860.
Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in Michigan
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bhandarkar.
Dr. Josianne Abboud
MD
Detroit, MI
Dr. Samir Abdo
MD
Ann Arbor, MI
Dr. Tammam Abdul-Aziz
MD
Saginaw, MI
Dr. Fawaz Abdulkarim
DO
Ypsilanti, MI
Dr. Scott Abela
DO
Kalamazoo, MI
Compare Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Michigan medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Anesthesiology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen Bhandarkar, MD's specialty? ▼
Stephen Bhandarkar, MD specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in Big Rapids, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does Stephen Bhandarkar, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Stephen Bhandarkar, MD wrote 212 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 151 beneficiaries.
Where is Stephen Bhandarkar, MD located? ▼
Stephen Bhandarkar, MD is located at 605 OAK ST, Big Rapids, MI, 49307. Phone: (231) 796-8691.
What is Stephen Bhandarkar, MD's NPI number? ▼
Stephen Bhandarkar, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700191509, issued on 08/17/2010.
Does Stephen Bhandarkar, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Stephen Bhandarkar, MD had 45 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.2%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 56,432 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Stephen Bhandarkar, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Stephen Bhandarkar, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cephalexin, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Stephen Bhandarkar, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Stephen Bhandarkar, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 212 Part D claims and 151 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Stephen Bhandarkar, MD's credentials? ▼
Stephen Bhandarkar, MD's NPI is 1700191509 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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